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candela (kăndĕ`lə), in weights and measures: see candle candle, in weights and measures, unit of luminous intensity; it is defined as 1-60 of the intensity of a black body , or ideal radiator, at the temperature at which platinum solidifies (2,046°K;). ..... Click the link for more information. . candelaA unit of measurement of the intensity of light. Part of the SI system of measurement, one candela (cd) is the monochromatic radiation of 540THz with a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt per steradian in the same direction. Another way of putting it is that an ordinary wax candle generates approximately one candela. See SI, lumen and nit. candela the basic SI unit of luminous intensity; the luminous intensity in a given direction of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of (1/683) watt per steradian. Candela Felix. born 1910, Mexican architect, noted for his naturalistic modern style and thin prestressed concrete roofs How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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With an operating current of 20 milliamps (mA), the Micro SIDELED now achieves 800 millicandela (mcd). 3 volts for commercially available LEDs - and yet have 100 millicandela brightness. 3 volts for commercially available LEDs - and yet have 100 millicandela brightness. |
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